Booklets & Binding
Booklet printing and binding in Tooting: stapled, perfect bound, hardback, sewn, comb and wire. Short runs and single copies, with free layout help.
Choosing a binding
| Binding | Best for | Lies flat? | Page range (guide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stapled | Programmes, brochures, short booklets | Mostly | 8 to about 48 |
| Perfect bound | Paperbacks, reports, catalogues | No | About 40 upwards |
| Hardback | Dissertations, keepsakes, presentation copies | No | Most lengths |
| Thread sewn | Books that will be used for years | Yes, more than most | Most lengths |
| Comb | Office reports, manuals, drafts | Yes | Up to a few hundred sheets |
| Wire or spiral | Notebooks, workbooks, recipe books | Yes, and folds back | Up to a few hundred sheets |
Page count limits depend on the paper, so tell us your total and we will check it. Our short guide on dissertation printing and binding goes through the extra points for university work.
Getting a booklet right
Page counts catch people out. A stapled booklet is made from folded sheets, so the page total must be divisible by four. Margins matter as well, since text can vanish into the spine of a thick book. If you are unsure, send us your file, and we will look at the layout. Setting up the artwork is free when we print the job.
Other things we print
Got something to print?
Call us, send your file on WhatsApp, or bring it to 2-4 Gatton Road. We will tell you what it costs before we start.